Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 2. It ranks #10 of 120 large speakers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5) at $99.99 and is still sold new; the LG Xboom Go PL7 ranks #106 (rated 2.4/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The Soundcore Boom 2 is the better-sounding, louder pick. A light, waterproof large speaker with deep bass for its size, a 24 hour battery and fun lighting. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 105dB at full volume, against 95dB for the LG Xboom Go PL7. It links with other speakers (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers), which the LG Xboom Go PL7 cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the LG Xboom Go PL7 lacks. The tradeoff: Only a single midrange driver, so you only get stereo for the tweeters.
What the LG Xboom Go PL7 does well: A fun, waterproof portable with glowing light rings, a long battery, and stereo pairing for casual outdoor listening, now discontinued. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Soundcore Boom 2 lacks. The catch: Independent testing finds weak low-bass and top-end extension, a narrow soundstage and uneven off-axis response.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 2. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the LG Xboom Go PL7 is discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 2 | LG Xboom Go PL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $70 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #10 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #106 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 95dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg) | 3.2 lbs (1.45 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 7.3” x 4” (297 x 185 x 102 mm) | 9.6” x 3.9” x 3.9” (245 x 98 x 98 mm) |
| Drivers | 120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x 58mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | - |
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